Update on CUPE 2269 job action - Oct 2

October 2, 2025, 10:30 a.m.

 

 

This morning, CUPE 2269 began job action in certain District of Squamish departments.  This includes an overtime ban in Public Works, and not performing certain job-specific tasks in Bylaw Services, Recreation Services and the RCMP administration.

 

The Union advised that, effective 10:11 a.m., they would be taking the following action:

• An overtime ban across the entire Public Works Department.
• Cessation of collecting drop-in admission fees at the Brennan Park arena.
• Bylaw Officers will not be issuing parking tickets.
• RCMP Operations Coordinators will go to essential levels until end of day today.

 

In terms of anticipated public impacts, please be advised of the following:

• When or if overtime within Public Works is required, the necessary work will be performed by non-Union staff. Weather-related issues are considered an emergency response and will be actioned appropriately as an essential service. 
• Water, wastewater treatment, and wastewater collections services are essential to ensure community safety. Certain unionized staff working in these areas have been designated as essential service workers and will continue to perform their role during any strike action, including if overtime were to be required. Qualified exempt staff will be redeployed to cover technical roles that are not staffed by essential workers, and aspects of the work that don't require certifications will also be conducted by non-unionized staff. 
• Parking tickets will continue to be issued where required by other authorized departments.
• Essential services will continue to be provided at the RCMP detachment.
• Collection of recreation user fees will continue, and will be undertaken by non-Union staff.

 

The patience of the public is appreciated during this time. The District’s goal is to reach an agreement with the Union that is fair and works to address affordability and work/life balance concerns that employees have raised, while ensuring the District remains responsible to taxpayers given the substantial tax and utility fee pressures anticipated in the coming years.

 

Further updates will be provided when available. Visit squamish.ca/strike for details.

 

October 2, 2025